Archive - debrief with cece xie

June 2025

the pace of human connection

on romantic friendships

Jun 29 •

how to confront your boss

a guide to boundary-setting and self-advocacy for the conflict-avoidant

Jun 20 •

the truth about immigration (and ways you can help)

I was in the middle of writing another piece for this week—about where all the romance in life has gone—but it feels icky to wax poetic about romance…

Jun 13 •

A "Good" Job or Your Dream Career?

passion vs. stability

Jun 6 •

22:04

May 2025

Ask Me Anything!

Q&A and open chat for paid subscribers

May 27 •

american depression

whose pain do we recognize?

May 23 •

the five pillars of intentional career advancement

for traditional and non-traditional careers

May 16 •

i'm freezing embryos even though i'm on the fence about kids

when depression meets the biological clock

May 9 •

The Fall of (Big)law

values are negotiable, but power isn't

May 2 •

20:10

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